Our Schaller Hannes™ bridge can be fitted to any guitar, provided that the body is flat at the point where the bridge is to be placed. We supply the rear string anchor plate in a chrome finish as standard; however, this is available in every other finish on request at no extra cost. The pickups can be earthed via the string anchor plate if necessary.

The saddles were developed in close collaboration with Graph Tech. They are made of a special compound material. Teflon is one of the materials used in this special compound. In being a highly effective lubricant material (one of the most effective in the world), it dramatically reduces saddle-related string breakage, since no sharp edges can form on the saddles due to wear.

This patented saddle material measurably increases the instrument's sustain by up to 25% compared to brass and steel.

Your guitar will sound much more harmonious. This is characterized by singing high notes and quick response, not to mention a well-defined, powerful and even tone.

The saddles have a large surface area resting on the guitar's body, and are separated from one another by the bridge's construction. This physical difference in the saddle, compared to all other available saddles on the market manifests itself in a singificant increase in dynamic response that can be heard AND felt.

From issue 3/2010 of "Gitarre & Bass" magazine: "I certainly don't know of any bridge with such an elegant and compact construction that is so easy and comfortable to play. ... The result is a very clear, very direct tone that is unobtrusive, balanced and powerful with long, stable sustain."

Technical drawing

Here you will find some additional, useful information about our Schaller product catalog.

Measure specifications

All measurements in the product catalogue are given in mm (inch), unless a different unit of measurement is stated.

Technical drawings and operating instructions

We do not accept any liability for the correctness of the technical drawings. Prior to installation, please measure for yourself once more, so you can consider regular manufacturing tolerances.

Please note that the technical data can also vary slightly, depending on the surface color. This is due to the difference in the galvanic coating and the galvanic layering, which depends on the color (nickel, chrome etc).

The technical drawings can be printed on one page width. Should the technical drawings not fit on one page, however, please check your print page setup (note: they can be several pages long).

Dimensions and adjustment options

Here, you can find an overview of the three-dimensional adjustment options for our Schaller bridges.Specifics in mm:

Height

Single-slide

Stringspacing E-e

Intonation

min

max

Slide-way

Slide-way

fix

min

max

Slide-way

minSingle

maxSingle

Slide-way

Signum

height-adjustable-screw

-

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6

10,3

13,8

3,5

54,0

3,3

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6 Piezo

10,3

13,8

3,5

54,0

3,3

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7

10,3

13,8

3,5

3,3

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7 Piezo

10,3

13,8

3,5

3,3

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8

10,3

13,8

3,5

3,3

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8 Piezo

10,3

13,8

3,5

3,3

Stop Tailpiece

height-adjustable-screw

52,5

Fine Tuning Tailpiece

height-adjustable-screw

53,5

STM

height-adjustable-screw

4,0

52,5

48,5

57,5

9,0

9,7

11,5

7,0

GTM

52,5

7,5

3D-6

9,6

13,8

4,2

3,0

50,0

56,5

6,5

10,0

11,3

16,0

3D-4

9,7

15,1

5,4

4,7

53,4

62,8

9,4

17,8

20,9

18,0

3D-5

9,7

15,4

5,7

2,5

65,0

70,0

5,0

16,3

17,5

19,7

3D-8

10,4

15,4

5,0

-

-

-

-

19,7

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings

11,0

16,2

6,4

45,5

65,0

19,5

15,2

21,7

12,0

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings

11,0

16,2

6,4

60,5

81,0

20,5

15,1

20,3

12,0

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings

11,0

16,2

6,4

76,5

97,5

21,0

15,3

19,5

12,0

3D-6 Piezo

10,7

14,7

4,0

53,5

12,3

3D-4 Piezo

9,7

15,1

5,4

-

18,0

GTM Piezo

height-adjustable-screw

52,5

7,0

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings Piezo

11,0

16,2

6,4

45,5

65,0

19,5

15,2

21,7

12,0

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings Piezo

11,0

16,2

6,4

60,5

81,0

20,5

15,1

20,3

12,0

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings Piezo

11,0

16,2

6,4

76,5

97,5

21,0

15,3

19,5

12,0

Here in inch:

Height

Single-slide

Stringspacing E-e

Intonation

min

max

Slide-way

Slide-way

fix

min

max

Slide-way

Slide-way

Signum

height-adjustable-screw

-

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6

0,4055

0,5433

0,1378

2,1063

0,1299

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6 Piezo

0,4055

0,5433

0,1378

2,1063

0,1299

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7

0,4055

0,5433

0,1378

0,1299

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7 Piezo

0,4055

0,5433

0,1378

0,1299

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8

0,4055

0,5433

0,1378

0,1299

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8 Piezo

0,4055

0,5433

0,1378

0,1299

Stop Tailpiece

height-adjustable-screw

2,0669

Fine Tuning Tailpiece

height-adjustable-screw

2,1063

STM

height-adjustable-screw

0,1575

1,9094

2,2638

0,3543

GTM

height-adjustable-screw

2,0669

0,2756

3D-6

0,378

0,5433

0,1654

0,1181

1,9685

2,2244

0,2559

0,6299

3D-4

0,382

0,594

0,2126

0,1850

2,1024

2,4724

0,3701

0,7087

3D-5

0,382

0,606

0,2244

0,0984

2,5591

2,7559

0,1969

0,7756

3D-8

0,4094

0,6063

0,1969

-

-

-

-

0,7756

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings

0,433

0,638

0,2520

1,7913

2,5591

0,7677

0,4724

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings

0,433

0,638

0,2520

2,3819

3,1890

0,8071

0,4724

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings

0,433

0,638

0,2520

3,0118

3,8386

0,8268

0,4724

3D-6 Piezo

0,421

0,579

0,1575

2,1063

0,4843

3D-4 Piezo

0,382

0,594

0,2126

-

0,7087

GTM Piezo

height-adjustable-screw

2,0669

0,2756

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings Piezo

0,433

0,638

0,2520

1,7913

2,5591

0,7677

0,4724

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings Piezo

0,433

0,638

0,2520

2,3819

3,1890

0,8071

0,4724

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings Piezo

0,433

0,638

0,2520

3,0118

3,8386

0,8268

0,4724

GTM and 3D-8 bridges have individual grooves, which means that the adjustment options can vary individually.

Bolt- and Screwdistance

Specifics of distance and size in mm (inch):

The functional dimensions of our bridges in mm (inch) are given in the table below:

Bridge

Bolt-/Screwdistance

Sleeve gauge

Bolt gauge

Signum

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6

43,5 (1,7126)

-

-

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6 Piezo

43,5 (1,7126)

-

-

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7

-

-

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7 Piezo

-

-

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8

-

-

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8 Piezo

-

-

Stop Tailpiece

82,0 (3,2283)

11,2 (0,441)

7,9 (0,311)

Fine Tuning Tailpiece

82,0 (3,2283)

11,2 (0,441)

7,9 (0,311)

STM

74,0 (2,9134)

7,2 (0,283)

4,9 (0,193)

GTM

74,5 (2,9134)

7,2 (0,283)

4,9 (0,193)

3D-6

20,5/20,5 (0,8071)

-

-

3D-4

25,5/25,5 (1,0039)

-

-

3D-5

33,0/33,0 (1,2992)

-

-

3D-8

25,5/25,5 (1,0039)

-

-

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings

17,5/17,5/17,5/17,5 (0,6890)

-

-

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings

17,5/17,5/17,5/17,5 (0,6890)

-

-

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings

17,5/17,5/17,5/17,5/17,5 (0,6890)

-

-

3D-6 Piezo

25,5/25,5 (1,0039)

-

-

3D-4 Piezo

25,5/25,5 (1,0039)

-

-

GTM Piezo

74,5 (2,9134)

7,2 (0,283)

4,9 (0,193)

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings Piezo

17,5/17,5/17,5/17,5 (0,6890)

-

-

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings Piezo

17,5/17,5/17,5/17,5 (0,6890)

-

-

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings Piezo

17,5/17,5/17,5/17,5/17,5 (0,6890)

-

-

Allen Key

We use six different Allen keys to adjust the various screws on our bridges. The sizes for these are 1.27mm, 1.5mm, 2.0mm, 2.5mm, 3.0mm and 3.5mm. The following table shows which Allen keys should be used for each type of bridge (all measurements are stated in mm):

Article

Allen keys (mm)

mm

mm

inch

inch

inch

Signum

Hannes™ Bridge

2,0

2,5

3,0

0,0787

0,0984

0,1181

3D-4

1,5

0,0591

3D-5

1,5

0,0591

3D-6

1,27

0,0500

3D-8

1,5

0,0591

Bass Bridge 2000

1,5

3,0

0,0591

0,1181

Bridges

Height adjustment

String adjustment

Intonation adjustment

maximum string gauge

Signum

-

-

80 (3,14961)

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6

2,0 (0,0787)

2,5 (0,0984)

-

60 (2,3622)

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6 Piezo

2,0 (0,0787)

2,5 (0,0984)

-

60 (2,3622)

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7

2,0 (0,0787)

2,5 (0,0984)

70 (2,75591)

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7 Piezo

2,0 (0,0787)

2,5 (0,0984)

70 (2,75591)

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8

2,0 (0,0787)

2,5 (0,0984)

70 (2,75591)

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8 Piezo

2,0 (0,0787)

2,5 (0,0984)

70 (2,75591)

Stop Tailpiece

-

-

-

-

Fine Tuning Tailpiece

-

-

-

-

STM

-

-

-

52 (2,04724)

GTM

-

-

-

-

3D-6

1,27 (0,0500)

-

-

70 (2,75591)

3D-4

1,5 (0,0591)

-

-

120 (4,72441)

3D-5

1,5 (0,0591)

-

-

110 (4,33071)

3D-8

1,5 (0,0591)

-

-

-

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings

1,5 (0,0591)

1,5 (0,0591)

3,0 (0,1181)

120 (4,72441)

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings

1,5 (0,0591)

1,5 (0,0591)

3,0 (0,1181)

120 (4,72441)

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings

1,5 (0,0591)

1,5 (0,0591)

3,0 (0,1181)

120 (4,72441)

3D-6 Piezo

1,27 (0,0500)

-

-

-

3D-4 Piezo

1,5 (0,0591)

110 (4,33071)

GTM Piezo

-

-

-

-

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings

1,5 (0,0591)

1,5 (0,0591)

3,0 (0,1181)

120 (4,72441)

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings

1,5 (0,0591)

1,5 (0,0591)

3,0 (0,1181)

120 (4,72441)

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings

1,5 (0,0591)

1,5 (0,0591)

3,0 (0,1181)

120 (4,72441)

Measurements intonation screws

Bridges

Measurements

3D-4

M3,5x23, M3,5x28

3D-5

M3,5x23, M3,5x28

3D-6

M3x20, M3x25

3D-8

M3x20, M3x25

Which Schaller bridges can left-handed players use?

Bridges

Lefthanded?

Signum

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6

No

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 6 Piezo

No

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7

No

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 7 Piezo

No

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8

No

Guitar Bridge Hannes™ 8 Piezo

No

Stop Tailpiece

Yes

Fine Tuning Tailpiece

Yes

STM

No

GTM

Yes

3D-6

Yes

3D-4

Yes

3D-5

Yes

3D-8

Yes

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings

Yes

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings

Yes

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings

Yes

3D-6 Piezo

Yes

3D-4 Piezo

Yes

GTM Piezo

Yes

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings

Yes

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings

Yes

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings

Yes

Which radius is on my bridge?

Radiusmm / inch

bridge / tailpiece

rolls

from

to

from

to

Signum

12

Guitar Bridge Hannes 6

n.R.

Guitar Bridge Hannes 6 Piezo

n.R.

Guitar Bridge Hannes 7

n.R.

Guitar Bridge Hannes 7 Piezo

n.R.

Guitar Bridge Hannes 8

n.R.

Guitar Bridge Hannes 8 Piezo

n.R.

Stop Tailpiece

n.R.

Fine-Tuning Tailpiece

n.R.

STM

14

GTM

14

3D-6

20

7"

20"

7"

20"

3D-4

12

7"

20"

7"

20"

3D-5

12

7"

20"

7"

20"

3D-8

12

7"

20"

7"

20"

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings

n.R.

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings

n.R.

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings

n.R.

3D-6 Piezo

20

3D-4 Piezo

12

GTM Piezo

14

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings Piezo

n.R.

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings Piezo

n.R.

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings Piezo

n.R.

n.R. = no radius available

- adjustments more extreme are technical possible, but not to recomment because it is less comfortable to play.

Wiring piezo-pickups

model

wiring

Hannes Piezo

one cable for each single pickup that goes straight to the preamp

3D-6 Piezo

one cable for each single pickup that goes straight to the preamp

3D-4 Piezo

one cable for each single pickup that goes straight to the preamp

GTM Piezo

The cables are bundled onto a circuit board with one output cable routed to the preamp

Bass Bridge 2000 4-strings Piezo

one cable for each single pickup that goes straight to the preamp

Bass Bridge 2000 5-strings Piezo

one cable for each single pickup that goes straight to the preamp

Bass Bridge 2000 6-strings Piezo

one cable for each single pickup that goes straight to the preamp

FAQ

All Schaller bridges are suitable for left-handed guitars, with the exception of the "Hannes" and "STM". This is due to the diagonal arrangement of parts/saddles, which unfortunately cannot be altered.

When stringing the guitar, please tune it as usual using the machine heads. Loosen the screws on the fine-tuner to the half-way point (or to the 3/4 point). When the guitar has been tuned using the machine heads, they can be more finely adusted as follows: Tightening the screw raises the pitch; loosening it lowers the pitch.

When making the initial adjustment, please allow the screws to protrude a little more than necessary (but not far enough to allow them fall out). This means they can be tightened accordingly during playing.

If this tightening results in the screws being tightened to the limit, please loosen them again and re-tune the string using the machine heads as usual. Then fine-tune again by tightening the screws once this has been done.

A solution is 'squaring the circle' so-to-speak. On the one hand we have complete flexibility of movement so the string distances can be varied at will, and on the other, static rollers, which makes the problem almost technically impossible to solve.

As a rule, we use rollers with minimal tolerances. This means that, although the rollers provide mechanical resistance, they can be turned. This redueces the movement of the rollers when they are touched gently.

Another possibility is to secure the screws additionally by applying a little glue to them. This makes the rollers tight. They can be loosened again by applying a little strength.

There is no 'lever' on the rollers located on the bridge to enable significant torque to be applied to them. For this reason, it is important that the glue applied for added security of the screw that has low viscosity, i.e. a glue that has enough adhesiveness to secure the rollers but still allows them to be loosened by hand afterwards. Try it!

Our Schaller "Hannes" bridge can be fitted to any guitar, provided that the body is flat at the point where the bridge is to be placed. Please find under Products/Product help/Hannes-Bridge. All information concerning Hannes-Bridge available.

There are no specific instructions for these Schaller bridges because the connection is in fact very simple.

You need to bring each of the 6 wires together in just one cable soldered with a jack socket or plug. (6x hosts and 6x cores together):

These cables can be fed directly into an amplifier or via an internal preamp. There is also the option of feeding and switching the wires individually. This does make the whole thing more complicated, however, and is not necessary for "normal" use.

The Piezo elements are approximately 1.5 mm under the saddle. This means you can file in small grooves for the strings, but please do so with extreme care, in order to avoid damage to the piezos. Please also be aware that this modification may mean that not all piezo crystals are at the same distance from the respective string, which in turn may alter the sound of the instrument.